Islet-cell dysfunction induced by glucocorticoid treatment: potential role for altered sympathovagal balance?

Daniël H van Raalte, Kelly A A Kwa, Renate E van Genugten, Maarten E Tushuizen, Jens Juul Holst, Carolyn F Deacon, John M Karemaker, Robert J Heine, Andrea Mari, Michaela Diamant

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Abstract

Glucocorticoids impair glucose tolerance by inducing insulin resistance. We investigated the dose-dependent effects of glucocorticoid treatment on islet-cell function in healthy males and studied the role of the autonomic nervous system.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftMetabolism
Vol/bind62
Udgave nummer4
Sider (fra-til)568-577
Antal sider10
ISSN0026-0495
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2013

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